Leapfrog Online is one of the top digital marketing firms in our space and we’re looking for a Junior Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master to join the team. We work with big brands like Time Warner Cable, Comcast, DeVry University, and Anthem Healthcare; and recently won the ITA Trailblazer award. Our business is focused around the products we build, and we have an exciting catalog of capabilities we are developing that includes a proprietary content management system, real-time analytics modeling and custom integrations into telephony systems.  We work with best-in-class technology partners such as Ifbyphone and Google.  Furthermore we challenge our employees to extend our partners' services to make our SEM integrations and telephony automation truly unique in the marketplace.

Our employees work here because:

• “Ideas can originate anywhere and innovation is recognized.”
• “I got to come to a place where I could see very directly how what I was doing was helping the business achieve its goals.”
• “I get to work with one of the most talented technical teams that I’ve ever crossed paths with.”
• “I was truly excited to see the level of time and effort Leapfrog is willing to put into the personal and professional development of its employees.”

Responsibilities

Leapfrog Online is seeking candidates with 1 to 2 years general project management in a software development environment. The ideal candidate will have Scrum experience, but we are willing to train the right candidate if necessary. Responsibilities include:

• Lead a sprint team in an Agile software development environment, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques, working with Scrum or kanban frameworks.
• Work with a cross-functional team including business teams, Product Managers, and engineers.
• Organize and facilitate, daily stand, estimation, retrospectives, sprint planning, demos and other meetings.
• Use retrospectives, communication with team, and velocity to identify trends in order to promote continuous improvement.
• Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition, and past sprint performance.
• Work with Product Owners/Managers to understand the vision, objectives, and intended ROI behind the enhancements, initiatives, and platforms being proposed for development.
• Focus on team health and remove obstacles to provide a positive work environment for team members.
• Participate proactively in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, and best practices.
• Identify and remove impediments that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the sprint commitments.
• Ensure the team strives to make each increment of functionality potentially shippable.

Who you are:

• Familar with Scrum and kanban, or another Agile development methodology.
• Understanding of Scrum and Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in information technology or online marketing, participating in software development, business process analysis, requirements gathering or project management.
• A college degree, preferably in Business Administration, Information Management, Marketing or Computer Science.
• Web-site or e-commerce application development experience is a huge plus.
• Being a Certified Scrum Master is a plus.
• Eagerness to work within a dynamic, client-focused, service-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in time-critical situations.